One More Chance To Hold You

-CHAPTER 21-

Ian's POV

Monday soon came around and I was getting ready for work. I thought about what Kiara had said about her family is fine with us being a friend. Does she only see me as her friend?

I sighed and fixed my tie and taking my coat I went downstairs and got into my car. I started the engine and got off my parking.

Nearly 5 minutes away from my office, I heard my phone ring. I looked at the caller Id to see that it was Kiara. A smile formed on my face as I picked up.

"Hey Ian, good morning" she spoke with a hint of excitement in her voice.

"Hey love, you seem excited?" I laughed.

"Well, I am."

"May I know what's got you all happy?"

"Hmm, no"

"Why is that?"

"Just because. Meet me at 6 today. The park we visited last time. I'll tell you." She giggled. I was really getting impatient on what the matter was.

"Ugh, why can't you tell me now Kia, the suspense will kill me."

"Meet me at 6. Bye," she said before ending the line.

Well, at least I get to meet her.

It was half an hour to six and I was almost finished with my work. Before leaving I talked with Lewis about the meeting I had with the Italians in a few days. It was really important for this business.

I fixed my shirt, removed my tie, and started driving to the place Kia told me.

I got there five minutes past six and she still wasn't there. I waited for five minutes before I heard heels clicking on the hard cement floor.

"Sorry, I'm late. Had a last-minute meeting with the Mexicans. Had to seal the deal." She spoke panting.

"Hye it's fine I came here only 5 minutes back." I smiled and helped her sit on the bench.

"Soo? What is it you made me wait for?" I asked.

"Welllll I wanted to ask you to be my date." She spoke, fiddling with her fingers.

I looked at her with wide eyes. She wants me to be her date? For what?

Seeing the confusion on my face she continued, "Clara and Matt are hosting a party for their wedding anniversary and gender reveal in a few days. And I wanted you to come with me." She smiled as her eyes gleamed of hope.

I grabbed her cheek with my hand and rubbed my thumb under her eyes. I tucked a strand of her behind her ear and stared at her.

She looks beautiful even after working so much, she looked beautiful even though she didn't try to.

She looked at me and I realised I didn't respond to what she asked.

"I'd love to go with you." I smiled. She sat up straight.

"OKKK so we have to go shopping to get our dresses. Blue if your on-team boy and pink if your team girl." She exclaimed.

"Whose team are you on?" I asked her.

"Well, I want a niece, so team girl. But if it's a boy, I'd love him the same." She smiled.

We decided to go shopping tomorrow morning. We talked a bit before she left.

I went back home and wrote a bit in my diary before getting ready for bed.

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"I know a really nice shop; we should start from there" Kiara spoke. We were seated in my car going shopping. Adrian was in the back seat eating his doughnut.